Restoration Home with Jennifer Pepito

Welcome to episode 205 with Jennifer and Emelie. 

This is a fun, lightly controversial episode about Halloween. Whether you celebrate, don't celebrate or fall somewhere in between, this episode is a conversation about the Pepito's approach to Halloween over the years, whether it was abstaining, choosing alternate celebrations, or trick-or-treating. 

This is a fun episode that should spark conversations and provide some food for thought wherever you are with the Holiday. 

 

This great conversation is made possible by the Peaceful Press!

Our full-length Peaceful Press Elementary Bundles give your children the opportunity to learn practical skills, read beautiful literature, and engage in a living history and applicable science. If you're not loving your current homeschool, don't wait till next year to make a change. Switch now and enjoy every moment of learning with the Peaceful Press.

 In this episode–

Happy children don't need Halloween

It's not always black and white, and families should make their own decisions

Things to think about when deciding what or how to celebrate 

Why we encourage families to learn about the Saints and Church History 

To be inspired in your homeschool journey, check out Jennifer's new book "The Inspired Homeschool"

Check out the Peaceful Press All Saints Book Flood for an alternative to Halloween that roots your child in the stories of the Saints

Join us for the Five Day Presence Challenge starting September 27, 2026

The Restoration Home Community opens October 1, 2026 

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Welcome to episode 204 with Jennifer Pepito and Crystal Paine. Jennifer and Crystal talk about Crystal’s brand-new book, The 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women and how to live within your means, find a heart of contentment, and kick the consumeristic culture of social media to the curb.

We live in a time of mass consumerism while also dealing with inflation and a high cost of living, and returning to contentment- to less is more, to valuing living within our means instead of living with the latest styles of beauty products is important to the peace in our home and the legacy we leave our children. 

Crystal’s book is timely encouragement. 

Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!

To support the podcast and Jennifer, order her newest book: Inspired Homeschool.

This incredible book shares stories of famous home-educated artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, authors, and statesmen, and outlines the lessons we can learn from them as we raise the next generation of great thinkers. 

Looking for ways to make learning come alive and give your children the education of a lifetime? Check out the Peaceful Press curriculum.

In this episode: 

Abundance is not defined by belongings but by living with margin

Contentment is the antidote to social media envy.

The best anti-ageing cures are sunshine, good sleep, and no stress. 

Living within your means is a virtue

Money Saving Mom

For more of Crystal's books, check out her Amazon Author Page.

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Welcome to episode 203 with Jennifer Pepito and Allen Arnold, author of The Creativity Glitch, among other books. 

Whether you are a new homeschool mom or 20 years in, this episode will inspire you to take stock of what is most important and revisit the fundamentals of homeschooling successful children.

Allen and Jennifer also dive into the importance of creativity and the habits that protect creativity. 

Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!

To support the podcast and Jennifer, order her newest book: Inspired Homeschool. This incredible book shares stories of famous home-educated artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, authors, and statesmen, and outlines the lessons we can learn from them as we raise the next generation of great thinkers. 

Looking for ways to make learning come alive and give your children the education of a lifetime? Check out the Peaceful Press curriculum.

In this episode: 

Everyone is creative. 

AI can never have the mind of Christ

Homeschool for virtue because facts are easy and virtue is hard 

Foundational principles for your children

Keep a handwritten creativity journal 

We can never say this enough: great stories are foundational to a good education 

What we loved about homeschooling

 The Creativity Glitch by Allen Arnold 

The Story of With by Allen Arnold 

Find the rest of Allen's books on Amazon. 

If you're looking for inspiration for your homeschooling, check out Jennifer's new book The Inspired Homeschool. 

The Playful Pioneers Sample 

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WithAllen.com

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Jennifer Pepito is joined by Dr Kathy Koch to talk about raising healthy adult children and staying in relationship with them through trial-and-error parenting, making mistakes, and the four pillars to raise healthy children and the importance of choosing relationship whenever possible. 

As any parent with more than one teenager knows, parenting — what you know and what you think you know — shifts dramatically as children come of age. So often parents either react to older children without flexibility, humility or grace and wonder why the formulas of the early years aren't working or they simply give up on parenting. Dr. Koch lays out the ways we can choose connection, learn with our children, and continue to gently shepherd them through their teenage years. 

Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!

Starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for tips on how to homeschool?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet. 

 In this episode–

Prayer, community, humility, and honesty

The importance of apologizing to your children 

The key to parenting adult children is having your identity right: first you in Christ, then you as a spouse, and finally you as a parent 

If you enjoyed this conversation and want to learn more, check out Dr Kathy's newest book Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children 

Don't forget you can get 10% off the Peaceful Press with code "Restoration10"

You can learn more about Jennifer here-

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You can learn more about Dr Kathy Koch and her work here-

Celebrate Kids 

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We are so excited to bring this bonus episode with Myquillyn Smith. Myquillyn has a new book out, House Hushing, and it's an incredible guide to quieting the noise of stuff in your home without becoming an extreme minimalist or having to hold every item you own to see if it brings you joy. 

At the end of the day, no matter what stage of life you are in, or whether you love decorating or wish your home could decorate itself, the one thing we all want is to feel at peace in our home, to be able to rest, and not to spend that much time putting things away or tidying up. That is what House Hushing is all about: tips and shortcuts for quieting the noise of your house. 

Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press!

Starting to plan for next year's schooling and looking for tips on how to homeschool?? Check out the Peaceful Press's free How to Start Homeschooling Booklet. 

 In this episode–

When to give unwanted belongings away and when to sell them

The beauty of empy or desert spaces 

Having fun with decorating and having a hushed house are not at odds with each other

Sharing party supplies around the community 

Most things are truly replaceable 

You can learn more about Jennifer here-

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You can learn more about Myquillyn Smith here-

Myquillyn's Instagram and website 

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